My boyfriend took me to this bar after dinner and because of the unassuming exterior of the place,…read moreI didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the cozy interior, and as soon as we walked in, some other patrons told us to get ready to get wasted! Definitely a good sign. Our bartender, Aaron, told us that he was working on revamping the menu, and if we wanted, we could be guinea pigs and try new drink concoctions! I'm always down to try something new, so we both agreed, and wow! Everything was so good! I don't remember the names of all the drinks, but Aaron asked about our flavor preferences and hit it out of the park with what he gave us. 10/10 would go again the next time I'm in Houston.

I had a short visit to the Rabbit Hole to grab a birthday drink before dinner. The plan was to find…read morea new to us location that offered creative craft cocktails. We decided try this spot with the unassuming external appearance. A simple gray A-frame building with minimal parking. Arriving within an hour of opening allowed us to park next to the building in their private lot. The interior was very inviting with lounge, bar and table seating options. Our choice was the bar and really enjoyed the conversation with the bartender. He made suggestions from the established drink menu but was equally comfortable creating something unique for your taste. The drinks were outstanding but there are no bar food options. We really enjoyed our outing to the Rabbit Hole and look forward to future visits.

Great spot to grab a tropical cocktail and catch up with friends! They have some fun cocktails as…read morewell as some classics. They also have a pretty good food menu, which always pairs well with drinking. I didn't get to try it myself but my friends recommend the burger! They also have nice indoor and outdoor seating options. Fun place!

Anyone who knows me understands I tend to avoid the corporate or heavy investor funded bars. I will…read morereluctantly go to them with friends, but I prefer local joints that I can support. The types of places that combine the atmosphere I'm looking for: 1) has a good selection of beer, preferably local brewers; 2) some wine or craft cocktails for different preferences; 3) has a food menu, permits outside food, or brings in food trucks/pop-ups; 4) a laid back vibe that welcomes families and doesn't have the air of pretentiousness; and lastly; 5) a patio for the small windows of nice weather we have in Houston, or just anytime we want to bring along our four legged friends. I've rarely ran across an outdoor patio that doesn't permit pets and if they do restrict them, it's not worth my business. To that end, this spot ticks a lot of boxes. For those who aren't into the Houston F&B scene as much, Robin Berwick is the creative mind behind this spot. If you've ever visited a caffeine themed coffee and bar in the midtown area, you've been to another long standing establishment of hers. When Berwick's opened roughly over a year ago, I knew this would be a spot I'd enjoy. This spot tows the line well, it's not a dive bar, it's not pretentious, and it has the neighborhood bar feel that welcomes those looking for a great cocktail, a simple beer, or just some good vibes with family, friends, or kids. It feels like if a laid back tiki bar combined with a rustic feel. Living nearby, I think it fits the area. Food & Drink - 4.5* They have burgers, wings, friends, salads. All the food is good and I definitely recommend grabbing a bite during your visit. I particularly like their burgers and always grab a cocktail to go along with it. Service - 4* I've had mixed results, sometimes the attention to detail and service times are really good. Others they can be a little long or the sense their focus is elsewhere. Cost - 4* They used to have solid specials but they have dropped off over time. As an example, there used to be BOGO burgers on Wednesdays from 4-9 pm. Then it was 50% off. That's now only 25% off on Wednesday and only from 4-7 pm. They also had half price margaritas and frozen las brujas. This is now 25% off. Tuesday's was half price French 75s and Sazeracs. That's now 25% off. Thursday's used to be BOGO wings, $3 pacificos, and half price daiquiris. That is also now just 25% off wings, daiquiris, and cabana crushes. Fridays is industry night. They offered 25% off the entire food menu from 10 pm-12 am, now it's only 11 pm-12 am and only for the sandwich. Look, I worked in the industry, I know it's tough. I get that it's really tough for bars in Houston to make the margins work when the burdens seem to continue to rise. Landlords particularly are brutal /rant. It's even tougher when a bar is just getting their feet under them. This neighborhood has seen a lot of great additions in the last couple of years and the specials had us visiting more often, particularly when they ran til 9 pm. We now can't make it as often with the cutoff at 7 pm. Ultimately we were spending more time and money during the past visits, but I'm sure the overall margins were thinner for them. Possibly even some loss leaders to get traffic and business in the door. Now that the specials and times have tightened we elected to diversify to other bars nearby. Ultimately, they're all local and have the vibes I look for. Overall - 4.25* I highly encourage everyone to give this spot a visit if you're nearby. It's a great spot with good drinks and friendly neighborhood vibes. I do wish they would make some further adjustments to certain things that I thought differentiated them from others, the 4-9 pm specials was particularly strong as it allowed for the chance to visit more often when many folks can't make it by 7 pm. At least it isn't as bad as some bars, that I won't name that have basically limited their offering to a 1-1.5 hour happy hour (though it is half price) that runs so early that it's shocking how anyone could visit during that small window.

I've never had a long wait here but we are always sure to come as early as we can because seats can…read morefill up fast in this cozy retreat! The ambiance as soon as you walk in is welcoming, inviting, and intimate. Even if you dine outside, you are sure to feel cozy like a meal in your own home. The hostess always makes you feel invited. Any waiter we have had here has given GREAT recommendations so it helps us break free of ordering the same thing over and over. We have never had a single day of bad service here so we have become regulars anytime we travel into the inner loop of Houston for business or fun. The flavors? My goodness the flavor here in every dish truly speaks to whoever is cooking these incredible dishes! We've even wanted to ask what we can do to even get our dishes at home this amazing! Their bang bang sauce is something you can rave about if you like a little kick to your broccoli. Yum! Luckily a lot of the appetizers are family style but we all still end up battling to finish the last bite before our main dish comes along! My husband has never been a vegetable eater and thanks to the Ginger Mule, we are changing up our dishes at home too! Whatever they are doing here, I hope they keep it up because we absolutely LOVE the food here!! Thank you to everyone here and we can't wait to be back!!!!

My experience at the Ginger Mule was delightful! I had always been curious to try it and I happen…read moreto have an optometrist appointment nearby and decided to give it a go! Friendly staff, cute ambience, and the food, while simple was fresh and so tasty! I was pleasantly surprised and the best part was that I didn't feel gross, icky or full after eating. Albeit, I got a breakfast sandwich and didn't eat all the sourdough. I thought the sourdough was a bit dry, so I opted to just eat the eggs and veggies! Either way, I'd definitely come back. The beet juice was a 3.5/5 in my book. I enjoyed the food more than my juice. And I felt the juice was a bit overpriced. Great vibes and a great choice for healthy, clean eating!

Great drinks, friendly service, and delicious HH appetizers! We enjoyed our first time here and…read morehope to come back again!

After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

My favorite neighborhood bar, hands down, Heights Hideaway, somehow manages to feel both upscale…read moreand completely authentic. Amazing drinks, incredible bartenders, and always good energy. If Von or Adam is in the building, you already know it's going to be all love, great music, and even better vibes. This isn't just a bar, it's a destination. You come for the cocktails, stay for the people, and somehow leave with your energy a little higher. Cheers to Heights Hideaway and the beautiful community they've curated. My favorites: the Cucumber Gimlet, the Tequila Old Fashioned, the Paper Plane, and the Elvis Presley Old Fashioned if you're in the mood for a sweeter but tasty beverage.

This is a beautiful space The staff is kind and helpful…read more Pictures worthy!!! Food was amazing I love it Check em out Thank you !!!

Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

The restaurant is beautiful, with a nice, romantic aesthetic. I went on a weekday and parking was…read moreeasy/free in the parking lot. The deviled eggs were very good, but the meatballs were just okay. The servers were nice and made recommendations on the menu for us. Be warned that this restaurant does not allow take-away for leftovers. They do not even own take-way containers. My friend and I ordered several appetizers to nibble on with plans to take the leftovers home. But upon requesting to-go or takeaway, they informed us that the restaurant does not support the practice of leftovers so we had to leave so much food at the restaurant.

My friend was celebrating her birthday and recommended this place for steak night. Amexicun, which…read morewe had tried before at White Oak Social, was there that Friday night. We like Amexicun. It's located right at 19th St. and Shepherd near the light. There's a small angled parking lot that can be tight when people park along the fence. It looks like a cute tiny A-frame home with a few patio tables in the front. The inner area has about 6-7 high tables. It's nice and clean inside. The vibe feels similar to H-Town Brewing Co. but on a smaller scale. You can also sit at the bar. I didn't really like the high tables/chairs. They're not as comfortable. It was hot out, and there are mosquitos, so we sat inside. I ordered the salmon plate for steak night. The drinks here are ok, and since I don't really drink, I was looking for mocktail options. In this era, most places have mocktail options with brand alternatives like Ritual, Seedlip and Lyre's or at the least, something with juice, Topo Chico and simple syrup. The female bartender made me a NA margarita which was great. I liked that she didn't make it too sweet or too tart which happens with mocktails that don't have alternatives and are mostly juice or lemon. On the other hand, when I ordered a second, the guy bartender made it too sweet. I didn't like his version. For the alcoholic versions, they seem to have good cocktails, wine, beer and flights. They also have daily specials. Aside from the steak night, they don't serve food here. It wouldn't be my first choice of bars in this area.

It's worth a stop for their $1 Tiny Tini's. I tried all three flavors; the Espresso martini, lemon…read moredrop, and Cosmo- and for just a buck, each 2 ounce sip packed with plenty of flavor. I also enjoyed a sweet frozen cocktail topped with a fresh mint leaf that was perfect for a warm afternoon. Fun drinks, great value, and a unique experience. They have a food truck outside that serves food, from what we were informed. Thank you Tre for inviting me here. They did not have any food menus for the truck at the time of my visit. Happy hour start at 2pm, and the $1 Tiny Tini's start at 6pm.

Very nice place to relax and have fun with friends in a beautiful garden, the drinks were very well…read moreprepared and delicious they have a good selection of different types of beer too my husband enjoy a dark beer. We didn't get to try the food but it seems that they have a good menu. Front parking is really small but they have a bigger parking lot in the back. Overall we had a really great and relaxing experience definitely we'd go back!

Worcester's Annex is the cocktail bar component of Heights Bier Garten. I found myself here with…read morefriends during my first night in Houston, and since I'm a fan of cocktail bars I decided to check this place out as opposed to the beer. The vibes of WA were totally on. The outdoor area is shared space with the beer bar across the way, and they really created a nice space with multiple seating types and televisions. Inside the actual Annex there was standard bar seating as well as a few long tables. I really liked the decor - the bottles of liquor along the back of the bar created a nice focal point, and the low lighting combined with wood tones really set the tone. They have a vast selection of cocktails separated by flavors (smoky, sweet, tropical, etc.). We ultimately had three rounds and all of the drinks were quite good. The bartenders were great, they whipped the drinks up quickly and were friendly. Overall I had a great time at Worcester's Annex - definitely a place I would return to next time I'm in Houston.

Great food always hot and fresh... I love this place Great…read morestaff always friendly and suggestions are always great

New spot in the area, but a cool vibe. The lady taking the orders was warm and welcoming and made…read moresure I knew of all the specials they were offering since it was happy hour. I like that it has a lounge setup, and that particular night they were going to have a comedy show. I had the lemon pepper wings and fries which I liked. I got a Trenches Punch which was nice and refreshing. I'm definitely going back for some adult activities.

It was my husband and my first time going on Sunday night. We stopped in for a quick drink before…read moreheading home and ending our weekend. Well it was one of the Best Stops we have Made! The atmosphere & ambiance were great, for a place that we thought looked very small actually was a great size. The drinks were amazing, along with the little show they put on while making your cocktails was awesome! So if you are in the area stop by, you won't regret it. Thank you Josh & Julian for great drinks and an awesome show! We can't wait to go back!

I absolutely love this place- been here about two times now and totally different days, different…read morepeople and environments but wow- the service is always so great and the people who work there are just GREAT. The food- GET IT! The burger is a hit and the fries, I'll always come back for. The ambiance is like a disco ball in the middle of a big city in Texas, I love it here truly